Alright, two days late but better than not at all!
FanExpo was a pretty awesome time!
Friday
We managed to leave before noon (good time for us) and got in at about 5. Settled in to hotel.
Proceeded to argue about whether or not to wear our Stargate costumes or not. Decided on "casual Stargate" which meant pants and open shirts without any sort of weaponry. Very comfy.
Wandered around the con for a bit, got our bearings. Met a few other Stargate cosplayers and discussed the meet-up for pictures that was due to be the next day.
Saturday
Up early! (8:00 - it's early, okay?) and dressed full-gear and to the con!
Sam and I got in line for the
Max Brooks panel as soon as we got there. There was a line for something anime-related that was right next to our line, and the difference in appearance between those waiting for that and those waiting for Max Brooks was pretty obvious. I enjoyed it.
Man, Max Brooks is a pretty hilarious guy.
AND HE DOES LECTURES AT SCHOOLS! (Come oooooooon uOttawa)
Did the Stargate Meet-up. Lots of impressive get-ups for sure. We were the best Atlantis team there, though. No one else really showed up as a group, just individual members. There were about 12 of us, I imagine?
Anyway, we did the "group shot that inevitably turns into kneeling/standing for 10 minutes while everyone walking by takes your picture" thing.
It was pretty great. Wandered Artist's Alley, where I finally got a chance to meet
jaymarcy at his table, and I picked up a copy of the Side B Anthology (it was great Jay!) and an adorable print from
Karl Kerschel.
Went to a sketch dual with the artists for Thor. (One of my favourite Marvel series)
Last minute ditch attempt to get Max Brooks autograph was a success! I have a signed copy of World War Z now. I am pleased.
Sushi restaurant for dinner. Rach ate eel (I had some, it was pretty tasty) and we were all very proud of her because she's super picky.
Sunday
Another sketch dual.
Last run of the Dealer's Room. I bought a plushie sushi pillow. Moreso because it was adorable and soft and a good price than because it was actually sushi shaped. But the little shrimp inside it comes out and has a neck warmer thingie in it that I can put in the microwave!
Dressed Steampunk for the day but didn't end up meeting with TO folk. A little disappointed but not heart broken by any means.
Drove home. Stopped at Boston Pizza for dinner. Slept on sushi pillow. Good trip.